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Two pedestrians critically injured in crash outside Edinburgh hospital

An 85-year-old woman and an 88-year-old man are critically ill after being struck by a red Peugeot 208 outside the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh on Monday at about 15:40.

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The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh hospital. It is a white and brown brick building. Cars are driving towards the entrance and there are people walking along the pavements.

An 85-year-old woman and an 88-year-old man are in critical condition in hospital after being struck by a car outside the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The crash happened on Little France Crescent at about 15:40 on Monday, when the pair were hit by a red Peugeot 208.

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No other injuries were reported. Police Scotland said inquiries were ongoing.

What are police asking the public?

Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with relevant footage to come forward.

Sgt Paul Ewing said: "I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident and has yet to speak to officers to please come forward.
"I'd also ask those with dash-cam footage who may have been parked or driving into the area at the time to please review this to see if it has captured anything that could assist with our investigation."

This article was sourced from bbc

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